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Climate of Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand

Point-value climate at Gisborne (Gisborne, New Zealand). Population approximately 34,300.

Located in Gisborne, New Zealand, Gisborne has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 34,300. Monthly average temperatures range from 9.5°C / 49.1°F in July to 19.1°C / 66.4°F in January, with rainfall varying from 67 mm / 2.6 in (November) to 174 mm / 6.9 in (June) — about 1227 mm / 48.3 in across the year. Gisborne is the capital of Gisborne. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gisborne's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.

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MonthTemperatureRainfallMatches
January19.1°C66.4°F81 mm3.2″
February19°C66.2°F82 mm3.2″
March17.7°C63.9°F112 mm4.4″
April15.1°C59.2°F91 mm3.6″
May12.3°C54.1°F98 mm3.9″
June10.2°C50.4°F174 mm6.9″
July9.5°C49.1°F125 mm4.9″
August10.3°C50.5°F123 mm4.8″
September12°C53.6°F112 mm4.4″
October13.9°C57°F71 mm2.8″
November15.8°C60.4°F67 mm2.6″
December17.9°C64.2°F91 mm3.6″

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Gisborne?

Gisborne does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Gisborne's warmest month is January at an average of 19.1°C / 66.4°F, and its driest month is November with about 67 mm / 2.6 in of rain.

What is the climate of Gisborne?

Gisborne, in Gisborne, New Zealand, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 9.5°C / 49.1°F in July to 19.1°C / 66.4°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 1227 mm / 48.3 in, with the wettest month being June (174 mm / 6.9 in) and the driest November (67 mm / 2.6 in).

What is the average temperature in Gisborne in January?

The average temperature in Gisborne in January is 19.1°C / 66.4°F, with rainfall of about 81 mm / 3.2 in — the warmest month of the year.

When is the driest month in Gisborne?

The driest month in Gisborne is November, with about 67 mm / 2.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 15.8°C / 60.4°F.

When is the wettest month in Gisborne?

The wettest month in Gisborne is June, with approximately 174 mm / 6.9 in of average monthly rainfall.